Exploring AuDHD — An Interview with Deanna Casey
Welcome to my interview series about combined autism and ADHD. My interview questions are in bold and Deanna’s responses are in italics.
How did you learn you’re autistic and ADHD?
Psychiatrist confirmed adhd. I am a school psychologist and self identify as Autism level 1. Most of my family members also have both diagnosis.
How do you think autism impacts the way ADHD presents for you?
Makes it more intense.
How do you think ADHD impacts the way autism presents for you?
Energizes my autism and makes me hyper focus due to limited ability to attention shift.
Do you think Autism and ADHD are two separate diagnoses, or should be considered their own diagnosis? Or is there another theory you have?
I think they are on the same continuum adhd-autism.
Do you think that one can mask the other, or make it more difficult for individuals to self-identify or diagnose?
Yep yep
What do you wish we knew about combined autism and ADHD?
I hate it it’s stressful but can be a source of energy and creativity.
